PRODUCER: Francisco Cardona Martin

REGION: Huehuetenango, Guatemala

VARIETY: Bourbon, Caturra

PROCESS: Washed

ELEVATION: 1850-2000 Masl

Tasting Notes: Brown Sugar, Plum, Fig

STORY: To get to La Colmenita, you must drive a narrow mountain road up an impossibly steep set of switchbacks to Finca La Colmenita, or "The Beehive", which views are breathtaking. There's a reason this area is called Buena Vista. Far below, the deep valleys of San Pedro Necta stretch out and verdant ridges cast shadows from above. La Colmenita is nearly at the top, a high 1850 to 2000 MASL farm. It's in the clouds a lot of the time.

When Francisco Cardona Martin bought La Colmenita in 2002, he had a vision: To produce the best quality coffees possible, by planting varieties known for excellence in separation, and investing heavily in innovative farming techniques. Francisco primarily cultivates Caturra and Bourbon plants beneath chalum, gravilea, and mature pine trees. Francisco is incredibly resourceful, investing nearly all profits from coffee sold back into the farm. He's beloved in the local community, a kind and cheerful presence. Those who know him well call him "Chico Cardona". When in Huehue City, he often attends cuppings with the QC team to develop his skills and to learn how he can improve.

Francisco called his farm "The Beehive" because he loves his bees. Happily buzzing about the farm pollinating his coffees plants, bees make the honey which provides a secondary income for the farm.

We roast and ship every Monday & Thursday. Orders must be received by 5PM on Sunday and Wednesday to ensure it gets added to our production. Orders placed after 5PM on on Sunday and Wednesday will be roasted and shipped out the next production day.

Please Note: Taxes have been included in the price.